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Blackmail and Bullying: California AG on Paramount's Threats

July 13, 2026 / 00:41

This episode discusses David Ellison's potential move of Paramount's headquarters, the implications of a $30 million spending allocation, and concerns about antitrust laws.

The conversation highlights the view that Ellison's actions may be seen as an attempt to pressure California and other states regarding antitrust regulations. The speaker expresses skepticism about the likelihood of the move happening.

Key points include the notion of monopolistic behavior and the belief that the proposed merger will not succeed due to legal challenges.

TLDR

David Ellison's potential move of Paramount raises antitrust concerns and skepticism about its feasibility.

Episode

0:41

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There's a report as you know that David Ellison is considering moving Paramount's headquarters, allocating the

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company's $30 million in planned spending and reallocating if the lawsuit goes through. Personally, I don't

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believe I think I take in the under on this one, but how do you respond to that? Do you believe that could happen?

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Are you worried about it? >> I mean it it feels like a potential monopolist trying to bully a state that

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is doing its job to regulate them. And it feels like a last-ditch, you know, desperate effort to try to blackmail

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California and 11 other states into not enforcing antitrust law and to allowing an illegal proposed merger to go

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through. And that's not going to happen.

Episode Highlights

David Ellison's Controversial Move
Ellison is considering relocating Paramount's headquarters amid a lawsuit. Could this be a power play?
“Do you believe that could happen?”
@ 00m 10s
July 13, 2026
Antitrust Concerns Rise
The discussion highlights fears of monopolistic behavior and regulatory pushback.
“It feels like a last-ditch, desperate effort to try to blackmail California.”
@ 00m 23s
July 13, 2026

Episode Quotes

It feels like a potential monopolist trying to bully a state.
Blackmail and Bullying: California AG on Paramount's Threats
That's not going to happen.
Blackmail and Bullying: California AG on Paramount's Threats

Key Moments

Lawsuit Impact00:05
Monopolistic Behavior00:15
Regulatory Pushback00:23
Defiance Against Merger00:34